4th Apr 2025
Vladimir was nervous. He was transferring to a new school and did not know anyone. "Will they like me?" he thought. His mom said, "Just be yourself!" When he walked into the school, he saw kids laughing and playing. He took a deep breath and said, "Hi! I'm Vladimir!" Some kids smiled, but others looked away. It made him feel sad.
At lunch, he met a boy named Mark. Mark was funny and made Vladimir laugh. "Let's be friends!" said Mark. Vladimir felt happy. But then he heard whispers, "Why is Mark hanging out with him?" Some kids were jealous. They plotted to make things hard for Vladimir. But with Mark by his side, Vladimir knew he could face anything.